Follow your admission instructions to:

1. Submit your Enrollment Reply Form.
2. Register in CampDoc when available, using your personalized link.
3. Pay your deposit and any fees due at registration.
4. Complete required CampDoc forms by their deadlines.

Email pcp@barnard.edu for help.

No. The Enrollment Reply Form tells us that you intend to attend, but it does not reserve a seat.

Your place is secured only after you complete CampDoc registration and pay the required deposit, subject to program and course availability. Submit your reply form and complete registration by the deadlines provided in your admission materials.

Follow the deadlines in your admission letter and applicant portal. Your Enrollment Reply Form and CampDoc registration may have different deadlines, so review both carefully.

If CampDoc registration has not opened when you receive your admission offer, submit your reply form by its stated deadline and follow the registration instructions provided by the Pre-College team.

For programs that offer course choices, follow the selection instructions in your registration materials. Review the current course descriptions before registering so you are prepared to choose from the available options.

Courses have limited capacity, and admission does not guarantee your first-choice course. If your preferred course is unavailable, contact pcp@barnard.edu to discuss your options.

Barnard Pre-College reserves the right to cancel courses with low enrollment. If your course is canceled, you will be placed in your next preferred available course, either within the same academic focus or a different one.

Contact pcp@barnard.edu before registering under a different housing status. The team will confirm whether the change is available and explain any adjustments to your registration or fees.

Use the housing option listed in your admission materials unless the Pre-College team has confirmed a change.

Yes, as long as the program dates do not overlap. You must be admitted to each program and complete its enrollment and payment requirements.

Campus housing is not available between sessions. Families must arrange and pay for accommodations and transportation during that time.

If your program disappears after you create your CampDoc account, return to your admission materials and open your personalized registration link again. This may restore your program selection.

If the program still does not appear, email pcp@barnard.edu with your full name, admitted program, and session so the team can help.

Noncredit institutes: 10% of base tuition.

Pre-Baccalaureate: $835.

Deposits are non-refundable and count toward your total program cost. Residential institute students also pay the $2,740 residential fee at registration.

Noncredit institute students: Use CampDoc to review your balance and make online payments. Access your account using the registration information provided in your admission materials.

Pre-Baccalaureate students: After you have paid your deposit and are registered, you will receive a bill from the Bursar with instructions for payment through the Student Account Center (SAC). Follow the instructions accompanying your bill.

Noncredit institutes: Your remaining program balance must be paid in full by May 31, 2027.

Pre-Baccalaureate Program: Full payment follows the summer tuition payment dates established by the Bursar. Review your bill and the Bursar’s summer tuition page for the applicable deadline.

Contact pcp@barnard.edu promptly if you have questions about your program’s payment requirements.

After registering, sign in to CampDoc and open the Health Profile section. This area contains required health and non-health enrollment forms.

Complete the forms with a parent or guardian, upload the requested documents and participant photo, and review your profile for any outstanding requirements. Follow the instructions shown in your account, since requirements may vary by program or enrollment type.

After you create your CampDoc account, your parent or guardian can email pcpadmit@barnard.edu to request access.

Follow the due dates displayed in CampDoc. Your form deadlines may differ from your registration and payment deadlines.

Check your profile regularly and complete any outstanding requirements before their deadlines. Missing forms can delay arrival procedures or participation. If you have difficulty completing a requirement, contact pcp@barnard.edu before it is due.

Email pcp@barnard.edu to request withdrawal and receive instructions for any additional steps. Refund eligibility depends on your program’s policy and the timing of your withdrawal.

Noncredit institutes: Review the refund schedule on the Tuition and Financial Aid page. The enrollment deposit is nonrefundable.

Pre-Baccalaureate Program: Tuition refunds follow the Bursar’s summer refund policy. The $835 deposit and $495 comprehensive fee are nonrefundable.

Come directly to Barnard’s campus on the first day of your program:

• Session I: Monday, June 28, 2027
• Session II: Monday, July 19, 2027

You’ll receive an assigned arrival time slot between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. More specific check-in information and procedures will be shared before your program begins.

Yes. A parent or guardian does not need to accompany you to check-in.

Complete all required enrollment forms with your parent or guardian before arrival, and follow the check-in instructions provided by the Pre-College team.

No. Students and families are responsible for arranging transportation to and from campus, including airport and train station transfers.

Plan your transportation in advance and allow enough time for baggage collection, any applicable immigration processing, and travel to your assigned check-in location.

We cannot share other students’ personal or travel information. Once you join BAND, you’re welcome to ask whether others are traveling from your state or country and coordinate travel plans directly with them.

The first day is reserved for residential move-in and orientation for all students. Commuters are required to attend orientation and will receive arrival instructions before the program begins.

Parents will attend orientation virtually.

No. Residential housing is available only during your program’s designated move-in and move-out dates.

If your travel plans extend beyond those dates, your family must arrange and pay for accommodations and transportation outside the program’s housing period.

Contact pcp@barnard.edu as soon as you know you may miss your assigned arrival window. Include your full name, program, session, and updated estimated arrival time.

Follow any additional arrival-day contact instructions provided in your pre-arrival materials. The team will explain how to proceed.

Plan to attend all required classes, presentations, and closing activities. Residential students must move out and depart before 12 p.m. (noon) on their session’s final day:

• Session I: Friday, July 16, 2027
• Session II: Friday, August 6, 2027

Commuter students are not required to come to campus on move-out day.

Pre-Baccalaureate students should confirm their instructor’s final assessment schedule before arranging travel.

Barnard provides information about nearby accommodations and parking to help families plan their visit.

Families are responsible for their own reservations and should confirm current rates, availability, and parking arrangements directly with the provider.

Yes. You’ll have a chance to connect with other students through BAND a few days before your program begins. Instructions for joining will be sent closer to your program’s start date.

The Pre-College team will provide the account activation instructions that apply to your program. These instructions will identify your required accounts, including your University Network ID (UNI) and program email, where applicable.

Complete the requested setup steps before arrival. Continue checking the email address used for your application, and check your program email regularly once it is active.

Yes. Follow the campus ID photo instructions provided with your account activation materials and submit your photo by the stated deadline.

Complete this step even if you have already uploaded a participant photo in CampDoc. Follow the instructions for each requested photo so your campus ID can be prepared before arrival.

Duo provides an additional identity-verification step when you sign in to protected Columbia services, including CourseWorks (Canvas).

Follow your account activation instructions to complete any required Duo setup and test your access before arrival. Use Columbia’s current Duo guidance for setup instructions, supported verification methods, and troubleshooting.

Contact pcp@barnard.edu if you have not received your activation instructions or need help identifying the correct account or service.

Include your full name, program, the service you are trying to access, and any error message. The team can help identify the next step or direct you to the appropriate technology support office.

We encourage students to bring a laptop or tablet for accessing readings, completing assignments, and participating in course activities. Bring its charger and review any course-specific technology requirements shared before arrival.

If you will not have access to a suitable device, contact pcp@barnard.edu in advance to discuss your needs.

You may need to purchase additional course materials. Review your course syllabus when it is sent for required textbooks, supplies, and purchase instructions.

Scheduling details will be shared closer to the start of your program. Class meeting patterns vary, so follow the schedule provided for your specific program and course.

Plan to attend all required classes, workshops, and program activities. Pre-Baccalaureate students should also review their course’s final assessment schedule before making departure plans.

Yes. Students should expect readings, assignments, projects, or preparation outside scheduled class time. The workload varies by course.

Your instructor will explain expectations and deadlines. Build study time into your schedule alongside program activities and free time.

Noncredit institutes: Your instructor considers your coursework, participation, and attendance. Students who successfully complete program requirements receive a Certificate of Completion and a qualitative instructor evaluation.

Pre-Baccalaureate Program: You receive a letter grade based on the requirements outlined in your instructor’s syllabus. Successful completion earns three college credits. Visit the Pre-Baccalaureate Program FAQs for details about grades and official transcripts.

Residential students share air-conditioned rooms with one or two other Pre-College students. Each student has an extra-long twin bed, a desk and chair, and clothing storage.

Visit Barnard’s Sulzberger Hall page for photos, floor plans, and building details.

We use the information in your housing form to help match you with students who have similar living habits and preferences. You’ll meet your roommates on the first day of the program.

Yes. You may request a roommate through the housing questionnaire provided during enrollment. Both students must request each other.

We make every effort to accommodate mutual requests, but specific roommate assignments are not guaranteed. Complete your housing questionnaire carefully so we can learn about your living habits and preferences.

Linens are included in residential enrollment at no additional charge. The package includes Twin XL sheets, a pillow, a blanket, a towel, and a washcloth.

You may bring additional towels or personal bedding if you prefer. Review the Pre-College packing list for the other items you will need for campus living.

Yes.

• Commuter and Pre-Baccalaureate students: Weekday meals.
• Residential students: Meals seven days a week.

Bring your campus ID to the dining hall and follow the program’s dining schedule.

Barnard Dining offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and kosher options.

Share your food allergies and dietary needs in your enrollment forms. If you need specific arrangements, contact pcp@barnard.edu before arrival so the team can help you discuss available options with Dining.

All students should bring:

• A backpack or tote bag and a reusable water bottle.
• Notebooks, pens, and other basic class supplies.
• A cell phone and charger.
• A laptop or tablet and charger, if available.
• Comfortable walking shoes and clothing appropriate for summer weather.
• A light sweater or cardigan for air-conditioned spaces.
• One business casual outfit for presentations and program events.

Residential students should also bring toiletries, shower shoes, a laundry bag, detergent, and clothes hangers.

Use the Pre-College packing list alongside your course instructions and pre-arrival materials when preparing your belongings.

Students do not need uniforms or formal clothing for everyday classes. Choose comfortable clothing suitable for an academic setting and walking around New York City.

Bring one business casual outfit for presentations, site visits, or program events. Examples include a collared shirt or blouse with trousers, a skirt, or a simple dress, paired with comfortable shoes. You do not need a suit.

Residential students have access to laundry facilities at no additional charge. You do not need quarters or laundry tokens.

Bring your own detergent and laundry bag, and plan time to wash your clothes during approved free time.

Yes. The Pre-College packing list identifies items that are prohibited, including:

• Candles and incense.
• Hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, and space heaters.
• Personal refrigerators and extra furniture.
• Extension cords and outlet multipliers.
• Alcohol, illegal drugs, and smoking or vaping devices.
• Weapons, including pocketknives.
• Electric bikes, electric scooters, and hoverboards.

If you bring a power strip, use a UL-listed surge protector. Review your Pre-College handbook and packing list, along with Barnard’s residence hall prohibited-items policy, before packing.

No. The Pre-College Programs office does not accept packages on behalf of students before arrival. Plan to bring your belongings with you.

Instructions for receiving mail and packages during the program will be provided to enrolled students.

Students can connect through campus events, organized outings, and program activities. Residential students also have evening and weekend programming.

NextGen Leadership Institute students must participate in Leadership in Action and Foundations for Well-Being. Leadership in Action helps students develop and practice leadership skills. Foundations for Well-Being explores different aspects of well-being and is optional for students in other programs.

Schedules and participation details will be shared with enrolled students.

Yes. Commuter students participate in their program’s required classes and activities, as well as non-academic Pre-College excursions.

Information about commuter participation in optional evening and weekend activities will be shared before the program begins. Some optional excursions require an additional payment.

Noncredit institute students receive a campus ID providing access to the Barnard and Columbia campuses, along with library access in person and online. Institute enrollment also includes a program email address and an OMNY card for use during the program.

Residential institute students receive access to the Barnard LeFrak Center Gym at no additional charge.

Pre-Baccalaureate students should follow their program’s guidance for campus resources and account access.

Students may leave campus during approved free time while following the program’s off-campus policies.

Residential students must use the buddy system, complete the required sign-out and sign-in procedures, remain within approved boundaries, and return by the designated time. Carry your charged phone so staff can reach you.

Program boundaries and transportation rules will be explained in your pre-arrival materials and during orientation.

Yes. Residential students must complete nightly sign-in and follow the designated times for returning to the residence hall and being in their assigned rooms.

The schedule and procedures will be shared with enrolled students and reviewed during orientation. Students must follow these requirements throughout the program, including its final nights.

Family visits and off-campus absences are subject to program approval and visitor policies. Contact the Pre-College team before making arrangements, including plans for an overnight absence.

Follow the required permission and sign-out procedures. Visits and absences must also respect your academic schedule and required program activities.

Yes. You must provide an emergency contact who is 25 or older and lives within reasonable proximity to Barnard.

This person must be reachable 24/7 during your program dates, able to make time-sensitive decisions if your parents or guardians cannot be reached, and available to pick you up from campus or assist with travel arrangements if needed.

Discuss these responsibilities with your designated contact and confirm their availability before the program begins. Keep your family’s and emergency contact’s information current throughout the program.

Speak with your Resident Counselor or another member of the Pre-College team. Staff can help you adjust to program routines, talk through roommate concerns, and find ways to connect with other students.

Raise concerns early so staff can work with you. Room changes require program approval and are not guaranteed.

Notify program staff promptly if you feel unwell or need help. Staff can connect you with the program nurse and help arrange additional medical care when necessary.

If illness may prevent you from attending class, contact staff before your class begins so they can explain the required steps.

Follow the emergency procedures and contact instructions provided in your program materials and during orientation.

List your medications in the required health forms and review the program’s medication instructions before arrival.

Contact pcp@barnard.edu to connect with the program nurse about storage, administration procedures, and any approvals needed for emergency medications. Confirm these arrangements before traveling so you and your family understand how medications will be managed during the program.

Contact pcp@barnard.edu as early as possible to discuss the accommodation request process. The Pre-College team can connect you with the appropriate campus office and explain any documentation requirements.

Begin this process before arrival to allow time for review and coordination. Include relevant information in your required enrollment forms and follow the instructions provided for submitting supporting documentation.

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and required program activities, arrive on time, and complete their coursework.

Contact pcp@barnard.edu before making plans that would interfere with your program schedule. The team can explain the attendance requirements and whether your plans are compatible with participation.

Optional activities should be scheduled around your academic responsibilities.

Students are expected to treat others respectfully, follow staff instructions, respect personal property and privacy, and comply with academic and campus policies.

Harassment, bullying, discrimination, and prohibited substance use violate program expectations. Serious or repeated violations can result in disciplinary action, including dismissal without a refund. Families are responsible for transportation costs associated with dismissal.

Both residential and commuter students must review the Pre-College handbook with a parent or guardian before arrival. The handbook explains the policies that apply throughout the program.

For general questions before arrival, email pcp@barnard.edu. During the program, use the staff contact information shared at orientation.

Students should notify program staff immediately about urgent concerns.